Tax Free Idolatry www.pinterest.com... In 2012, the Economist reported that 62 percent of Catholic Charities’ support came from local, state and federal government agencies. And indirectly, the government maintains a tax exemption for churches and charities, which enables all religious groups to devote more of their funds to charitable work. Taxpayers who itemize can also deduct their donations to Churches. www.pinterest.com...